Traveling Between Two Worlds: From Bread for Maids to Fantasy Overlord

In the early morning, the sun shone brightly on Qinjiabao, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees. After a busy night, all the supplies Huang Yiming brought back had been sorted and stored in the warehouse, neatly arranged and fully stocked with salt, sugar, cloth, medicine, and snacks, which was reassuring.

Qin Cang arranged for ten trusted guards to watch over the warehouse 24 hours a day. In particular, the medicines and ammunition were stored separately in a hidden small warehouse, which was personally guarded by Qin Hu. Having experienced the chaos caused by the mountain bandits and learned of the Black Stone Sect's spying, Qin Cang dared not be careless in the slightest, for fear that the supplies would be stolen and bring annihilation to Qin Family Fortress.

Huang Yiming stood at the warehouse entrance, looking at the neatly arranged supplies, his heart filled with satisfaction. For Qin Family Fortress to grow stronger and resist the Black Stone Sect, it needed not only strength but also a united heart—only when the fortress's inhabitants and refugees truly felt the benefits and genuinely supported him and Qin Family Fortress could they unite as one to fight the crisis.

He turned to Qin Cang, Qin Yuling, Yang Xiu, and Qin Hu beside him and slowly said, "These supplies cannot just be kept. Some of them should be distributed to the people in the fort, especially the elderly, women, children, and refugees. Their lives are difficult. Distributing some supplies will not only make them feel warm, but also win their hearts and minds so that they can protect Qin Family Fort together in the future."

Qin Cang nodded repeatedly: "What you say is absolutely right, young master! The refugees and the elderly and weak in the fortress we took in before couldn't even get coarse salt. Distributing supplies will not only win people's hearts but also make them support you even more!"

Qin Hu patted his chest and guaranteed, "I agree! Brother Huang is right. Distribute the stuff to everyone. If anyone dares to cheat or embezzle, I'll punch them flat! I'll personally oversee the distribution!" His honest and simple appearance made everyone burst into laughter.

Qin Yuling said softly, "I will arrange for people to move the supplies to the central square of the fort, sort and arrange them, and personally supervise the process to ensure fairness and impartiality." Although she was a little arrogant, she also knew the importance of winning people's hearts, and her eyes were full of seriousness.

Yang Xiu said gently, "Young master, I'll go and organize the snacks and cloth. Leave more for the children and women. The children are growing, and the women work hard every day, so they should be taken care of." She was thoughtful and considerate of others in every way.

"Thank you for your hard work," Huang Yiming instructed. "You must be fair and just, regardless of whether you are a resident of the fort or a refugee. Everyone should receive a share, and there should be no withholding. Tell everyone that as long as we work together to protect Qin Family Fort, I will bring even more good things so that everyone can live a good life."

Soon, Qin Yuling arranged for people to move the cloth, sugar, snacks, and salt to the square, neatly categorizing and arranging them, while guards maintained order. The news spread, and the fortress residents and refugees flocked to the square, their faces full of anticipation, their discussions filling the air.

Huang Yiming walked to the center of the square, raised his hand to signal the crowd to be quiet, and said in a loud voice, "Fellow villagers, fellow refugees, I am Huang Yiming. I am deeply grateful for your trust. These supplies are from my hometown, and I am distributing them to you today so that you can live well. From now on, with me here, I will never let you suffer from the Black Stone Sect and the bandits. I will work with the fortress master to lead you to strengthen Qin Family Fortress, so that you can have enough to eat and wear and live a peaceful life!"

As soon as the words were spoken, a deafening cheer erupted in the square. The people clapped and shouted, "Young Master Huang's kindness!" The refugees were moved to tears and knelt down, saying, "Thank you so much, Young Master Huang, for saving our lives! We are willing to follow you through fire and water!"

"Everyone, get up!" Huang Yiming gestured, "We're all one family. Protecting Qin Family Fortress is everyone's responsibility!"

The distribution of supplies officially began, and Qin Hu, along with his guards, proceeded according to the rules: each adult received one pound of refined salt, half a pound of white sugar, and a bolt of cotton cloth; each child received half a pound of refined salt, three ounces of white sugar, and a bag of snacks; the elderly, weak, women, and children received an extra half a pound of white sugar and a bag of medicine.

Yang Xiushou stood in front of the snack and fabric stall, gently handing snacks to children and patiently asking about sizes when helping women choose fabrics. She was both adorable and kind. When a few timid children dared not approach, she squatted down and gently comforted them. The children immediately lowered their guard and sweetly called her "sister," creating a very heartwarming scene.

Qin Yuling maintained order on the side, her cool gaze sweeping across the entire scene. If anyone cut in line or made a fuss, she would immediately step forward to stop them, exuding a powerful aura. But when faced with the innocent eyes of children, she would soften, personally handing them snacks and gently stroking their heads, creating a striking contrast—the usually arrogant young lady revealed a gentle side at this moment.

The square was filled with warmth and liveliness: children surrounded Huang Yiming, scrambling for snacks and chattering away; women held bolts of cloth with joyful faces, discussing what kind of clothes to make; the elderly held up fine salt and sugar, thanking him repeatedly; the refugees carefully packed away their supplies, their faces showing long-lost smiles, their eyes filled with hope—they finally had the warmth of a home, no longer having to wander aimlessly.

Several elders who had previously been dissatisfied with Huang Yiming also came to the square. Seeing the people's support for Huang Yiming and his fair and just demeanor, they were completely convinced. They had previously thought that Huang Yiming was just a rogue cultivator of unknown origin and did not deserve to be valued, but now, seeing with their own eyes the benefits he brought and that his prestige far surpassed Qin Cang's, their views completely changed.

The elders stepped forward and bowed deeply to Huang Yiming: "Young Master Huang, we were blind to your greatness before and offended you greatly. Please forgive us. From now on, we are willing to follow your orders and assist you with all our might!"

Huang Yiming smiled calmly: "There's no need to bring up the past. As long as we work together to protect Qin Family Fort, we're all one family."

Qin Cang stood to the side, his eyes filled with satisfaction and pride—Huang Yiming's move had completely won over the hearts of everyone in the fortress, making him the true core of Qin Family Fortress. With Huang Yiming around, Qin Family Fortress would surely get better and better, able to resist the threat of the Black Stone Sect.

Qin Hu was busy and sweating profusely, but he was enjoying himself. As he distributed the food, he shouted, "Everyone line up! Everyone gets some! Brother Huang said that if we work hard in the future, there will be even more good stuff!"

After the distribution was completed, the people happily went home with the supplies, praising Huang Yiming all the way. His name spread throughout every corner of Qinjiabao, and his prestige reached its peak. Children surrounded Huang Yiming, handing him small gifts they had made—crooked paper flowers and handmade wooden figures. Although simple, they were full of sincerity.

Huang Yiming smiled as he accepted the gifts, gently patting the children's heads. Qin Yuling and Yang Xiu stood beside him, both with tender smiles. Qin Yuling's eyes were full of admiration and love as she looked at Huang Yiming; Yang Xiu leaned close to him, her eyes filled with dependence and reassurance. The two women stood side by side, not vying for his attention, but rather displaying remarkable understanding, their eyes meeting in unspoken agreement.

Huang Yiming grasped the two women's hands, his eyes resolute: "Yuling, Xiuer, I feel at ease with you two here. No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, we will face them together. I will definitely protect you and protect Qin Family Fortress."

The two women nodded and gripped his hand tightly in return: "We believe in you, and we'll always be there for you."

As the sun set, its golden rays bathed the three, creating a warm and beautiful scene. Unbeknownst to them, two dark figures darted silently from a hidden spot on the back mountain, their eyes greedily fixed on the warehouse, a chilling smile playing on their lips—they were cultivators from the Black Stone Sect, who had already ascertained the defenses and the location of the supplies; a nighttime raid was brewing. Huang Yiming sensed something amiss, a cold glint in his eyes, and prepared himself for action.